So we went to the travel clinic at MGH to see which immunizations need to be done before departure. The visit was hell. Thank God I brought WanderPapa because we waited for SO LONG and then the slow talking doctor was a bit too thorough. But I am very glad to have all the information.
Results: WanderBoy and Girl got Thypoid shots and I (who cares really about me) got Rabies, Thypoid and Tetnus. We will all take malaria meds. Japanese Encephilits immunization shots will be given in Russia. My poor pin cushion babies. But it’s all about precautions.
Regarding Dengue Fever he said it is almost never fatal — you need to seek treatment as soon as symptoms (fever, flu-symptoms) present. For prevention: wear long sleeves/pants as much as possible, sleep under malaria nets and wear DEET. We plan to get an air conditioner for the kid’s room. The doc said that air conditioners are the reason malaria has been wiped out in many places.
We are thinking of bringing the Exergen Temporal Thermometer. That way we can non-invasively check temps on a daily basis and nip any problems in the bud. Anyone know about this thermometer? I see mixed reviews but a friend recommended it.
